If you have a busy schedule and you don’t have time to squeeze in scrapping your car yourself, don’t worry! Although there are strict regulations surrounding the scrap market, as long as you follow procedure and have a lawful reason why someone needs to scrap the car for you, you should have no trouble getting someone else to scrap your car.

To find out what information you will need, keep reading this blog!

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, you can sell a damaged car – but you will probably need to speak with your insurer first.  

If you can’t afford to repair your damaged car, you may be wondering whether you can sell it on for some extra cash. Generally speaking, it’s perfectly legal to sell a damaged car as long as you are honest and upfront with the buyer about the vehicle’s condition.

However, if your insurer has declared the car a write-off, selling it to someone else may not be an option. Read on to learn more!

If your car is at the end of its lifespan and any repairs will cost more than the vehicle is worth, it may be time to consider stripping it down and selling its useable parts for some extra cash! This blog will go over why it can be a good idea to strip a car for parts and what key considerations you should keep in mind during the process. Let's get started!

If your car has been written off, failed its MOT or is simply too expensive to repair, you may be considering selling it for scrap. At A&L Vehicle Recycling, we understand that knowing a rough timeframe of how long the scrapping process will take is useful, especially if you need to fit scrapping your car around your work and other responsibilities.

That is why we have created this blog post to give you a rough idea of how long it will take from when you request your scrap car quote, to when you receive the money in your bank account! Let’s get started!

If your car is old, damaged or non-running, you may be wondering: is my car worth more as scrap than selling or repairing it? There are several factors that contribute to the price paid for a scrap car, and we will explore in these in this blog so that you can make the right decision for your car (and your bank account!).

If you’re turning in your old car for scrap, you may be wondering whether you can keep the number plate for your new vehicle. Maybe the number plate was personalised, has sentimental value or just has a nice ring to it – whatever your reasoning is, it IS possible to transfer a number plate from a scrapped car, but timing is crucial. Keep reading to find out more!

The short answer: A car that has been officially scrapped should never return to the road.

It’s a nightmare situation that is more common than you think – you hand your old car over for scrap and do everything right. Then, months on, a picture from a speed camera comes through your door and there it is, your old car back on the road and a fine in your name.

This is a real problem that happens when fraudulent individuals get their hands on cars that are meant to be scrapped. This blog will go over how this situation can happen and how you can avoid it, while unpacking any misconceptions about whether scrap or write-off cars should return to the road.

If you have an unused car taking up space on your property, you are probably wondering what you should do with it. Your three main options are as follows: you can either scrap the car, sell the car or donate it.

So, how do you decide what option is best for you? Continue reading this blog to find out!